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I have done a lot of research including info recieved from some guys on here and wanted to compile a sticky for installing Factory OEM Foglamps in NOX's without them. I will be going through the needed parts installation and wiring for operation.
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What You Need:
1. Factory OEM Bezels Left Front & Right Front Approximatly $81 USD after Shipping
http://www.partswebsite.com/gm-car-parts/?i=1&model=695&make=116&year=2010§ion=181&catid=30119&subcatid=47917&partid=0&type=parts&image=GV10010&imagecallout=21
2. OEM Foglamps for 2008 Malibu+ Wiring Harness Approximatly $98 USD
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2008-CHEVY-EQUINOX-FOG-LIGHTS-OEM-PAIR-SWITCH-WIRE-/310236245744?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2008%7CModel%3AMalibu
That is really all for parts
Removal:
1. First remove the Fillers by gently unclipping then from the inside of the bumper cover and pulling(gently) on all 4 corners until they release
2. Once Released there will be a screw that holds the filler on closest to the Front License Plate, If your worried about saving the fillers
It will not be economical to do so (bumper cover will have to be removed)
3. You can either pull back until the plastic tab on the filler is exposed or until it breaks. If exposed simply Cut it or if your like me I just tore it off. No harm no foul
4. Once the filler is removed clean the affected area.
5. Remove the screw that will still be left in the filler clip. Use a pair of needlenose to loosen it then just turn the clip. (KEEP the screw you will need it later)
Installation:
Bezels
1. By your liking unpackage with Left or Right bezel.
2. When putting these in you want to be very careful to not bind them.
3. Start from the outside(of the bumper)and gently push the bezel in until you hear each of the 4 corners click
4. Once they are seated into place you will need to install the screw from earliar back into the bezel.
5. To do this simply using a flashlight locate the hole next to the housing area closest to the license plate.
6. Gently Turn the screw in by hand to ensure no crossthreading or stripping
7. Once in tight by hand using a ratchet and extension tighten lightly until bezel is secure(do not overtighten)
8. For otherside simply repeat.
Foglamps
1. Procure your foglamps
2. Doesn't matter what side insert the foglamp with the adjusting screw on top until all clips grab and the foglamps are secure
3. Repeat for other side
Wiring
Here is where it get's tricky, Each person is going to want to do their own thing which is understandable this is what I did
1. Pull the harness out stretched locate the end with three wires a Red, Black, and a White. It will have a plug on the end of it
This is the end you want inside your vehicle to power and run the included switch.
2. In order to get the harness inside the vehicle I had to send the wires through the emergency brake hole located directly in front and below the drivers seat
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3. Once inside the vehicle the Wiring can be routed as you deem necessary. I ran mine under the carpet beside the molding
4. I installed the switch below the steering wheel(came with 3m double sided tape) as there was a gap in the stripping for the wire to run through, I then fed the plug down through the molding to plug
into the wiring harness.
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5. Once the interior install is complete we can move to the outside. You will need to run the harness through the engine bay. I went ahead and purchased a wire shielding to protect the wires.
6. There will be the initial ground wire off the switch which will be short. We will need to find a place to attach and ground the switch. I used a frame hole that was empty located just behind the rear of the front tire.
I went ahead and also sanded the area to ensure a good ground.
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7. From here you will want to route the rest of the wires through the engine bay avoiding any moving objects or exessive heat areas.
8. Once you have confortably positioned your wires. You will still have a red wire left from the switch and a red wire with a fuse that goes to the battery. With the included
splicer splice the red wire from the switch into the fusable red wire coming from the battery. You will want to splice after the fuse not before it.
9. Hook the hot(red wire) and ground(black wire) to the battery. Tuck whats left of the fuse and relay wiring away to the side. I put mine near the outside of the battery.
10.Finish routing the rest of the wiring to the foglamps, first hook up the driver side foglamp. You will notice the wiring is not long enough to reach the passenger side
11.You will need to splice some wire in to extend it to reach the passenger side foglamp.
12.After extending and plugging in the passenger side foglamp you have completed the installation. Simply hit the switch and assuming no faulty products you have foglamps.
As I said each method is going to be dependent on the installer. I am very picky about how I do things and took quite a while running the wires. This is simply an outline to
go by if you need it.
Total Install Cost : $179 USD
Total Time: Approximatly 2hrs
Before Pic
After Pic
What You Need:
1. Factory OEM Bezels Left Front & Right Front Approximatly $81 USD after Shipping
http://www.partswebsite.com/gm-car-parts/?i=1&model=695&make=116&year=2010§ion=181&catid=30119&subcatid=47917&partid=0&type=parts&image=GV10010&imagecallout=21
2. OEM Foglamps for 2008 Malibu+ Wiring Harness Approximatly $98 USD
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2008-CHEVY-EQUINOX-FOG-LIGHTS-OEM-PAIR-SWITCH-WIRE-/310236245744?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2008%7CModel%3AMalibu
That is really all for parts
Removal:
1. First remove the Fillers by gently unclipping then from the inside of the bumper cover and pulling(gently) on all 4 corners until they release
2. Once Released there will be a screw that holds the filler on closest to the Front License Plate, If your worried about saving the fillers
It will not be economical to do so (bumper cover will have to be removed)
3. You can either pull back until the plastic tab on the filler is exposed or until it breaks. If exposed simply Cut it or if your like me I just tore it off. No harm no foul
4. Once the filler is removed clean the affected area.
5. Remove the screw that will still be left in the filler clip. Use a pair of needlenose to loosen it then just turn the clip. (KEEP the screw you will need it later)
Installation:
Bezels
1. By your liking unpackage with Left or Right bezel.
2. When putting these in you want to be very careful to not bind them.
3. Start from the outside(of the bumper)and gently push the bezel in until you hear each of the 4 corners click
4. Once they are seated into place you will need to install the screw from earliar back into the bezel.
5. To do this simply using a flashlight locate the hole next to the housing area closest to the license plate.
6. Gently Turn the screw in by hand to ensure no crossthreading or stripping
7. Once in tight by hand using a ratchet and extension tighten lightly until bezel is secure(do not overtighten)
8. For otherside simply repeat.
Foglamps
1. Procure your foglamps
2. Doesn't matter what side insert the foglamp with the adjusting screw on top until all clips grab and the foglamps are secure
3. Repeat for other side
Wiring
Here is where it get's tricky, Each person is going to want to do their own thing which is understandable this is what I did
1. Pull the harness out stretched locate the end with three wires a Red, Black, and a White. It will have a plug on the end of it
This is the end you want inside your vehicle to power and run the included switch.
2. In order to get the harness inside the vehicle I had to send the wires through the emergency brake hole located directly in front and below the drivers seat
3. Once inside the vehicle the Wiring can be routed as you deem necessary. I ran mine under the carpet beside the molding
4. I installed the switch below the steering wheel(came with 3m double sided tape) as there was a gap in the stripping for the wire to run through, I then fed the plug down through the molding to plug
into the wiring harness.
5. Once the interior install is complete we can move to the outside. You will need to run the harness through the engine bay. I went ahead and purchased a wire shielding to protect the wires.
6. There will be the initial ground wire off the switch which will be short. We will need to find a place to attach and ground the switch. I used a frame hole that was empty located just behind the rear of the front tire.
I went ahead and also sanded the area to ensure a good ground.
7. From here you will want to route the rest of the wires through the engine bay avoiding any moving objects or exessive heat areas.
8. Once you have confortably positioned your wires. You will still have a red wire left from the switch and a red wire with a fuse that goes to the battery. With the included
splicer splice the red wire from the switch into the fusable red wire coming from the battery. You will want to splice after the fuse not before it.
9. Hook the hot(red wire) and ground(black wire) to the battery. Tuck whats left of the fuse and relay wiring away to the side. I put mine near the outside of the battery.
10.Finish routing the rest of the wiring to the foglamps, first hook up the driver side foglamp. You will notice the wiring is not long enough to reach the passenger side
11.You will need to splice some wire in to extend it to reach the passenger side foglamp.
12.After extending and plugging in the passenger side foglamp you have completed the installation. Simply hit the switch and assuming no faulty products you have foglamps.
As I said each method is going to be dependent on the installer. I am very picky about how I do things and took quite a while running the wires. This is simply an outline to
go by if you need it.
Total Install Cost : $179 USD
Total Time: Approximatly 2hrs
